A Whirlwind!!!

I am so sorry for the lack of posts since I came back from Canada. I have been very busy getting ready for the big move.... storage last minute gift shopping working so it has been a little hectic phew!!!!!

I took a minute out of my day to check what my favorite blogs have been up to and I love this vintage gym locker shelf and hook combo I found on Shelter a hope that I can find the same one someday for my place it's amazing!!!

Best


Shirley

Canada Bound!!

I'm going home. Yay!  So excited I can't wait to see all my friends and their babies. There have been so many births I've missed so it will be a big catch up. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!


Gobble Gobble
Shirley

images via Poppytalk

Model Apartment!

I came across the wonderful home of Helena Christensen on the Sanctuary blog. I love the Kitschy Chicness of  the whole apartment and that the windows are framed with black paint. I have never been one for a tailored perfectly looking apartment, so this apartment completely suits my style. A def inspiration for my new apartment!

Cheers

Shirley

Baby it's Cold Outside!

As the temperature begins to drop I look forward to my favorite winter items. I love being enveloped in a cosy sweater with a thick scarf it so yummy! I have been coveting leather leggings for the past two seasons and have put them on my Christmas list this year fingers crossed! There is this cute store in soho Number 6 on Center Market St in New York and they sell the best shoe that is warm comfortable and stylish I definitely need them to keep my feet warm this winter.

Have a Wonderful Day

Shirely

Locked Up!

I first came across lockers in the home in a feature of my friend Ben Watt's Montauk home on The Glow. I thought the mix of girlishness with the locker in his adorable daughter Ruby's room was ingenious and have become determined to find one for my home also. Here are some looks I have found that I think would look great.

Photos via Vintage and Little Blue Deer

Top Notch!

Lately I have been noticing that blouses have been buttoned up to the top at first I was skeptical of this look but as usual the more and more I see it, I find that it's not so bad it's kinda  nerdy chic and can offer a polished look to an outfit. Zara has hit the nail on the head with this look and I have tried the look already with my sheer blouse. Tres Chic!

Photos via Because I'm Addicted


Cheers
Shirley

Besotted!

When I came across this rug on a new blog I found A note on Design my jaw dropped I fell instantly in love! I am not big on using color in my home but I have to say this has inspired me to take it into deep consideration. It looks so cheerful and I love the sheepskin over the chair it's a look i will definitely emulate in my home.

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

11.11.11

When I was at school in Canada on Remembrance Day everyone would get a poppy to pin on our shirt (sometimes we would make red lips with them) and at 11am we would have a moment of silence for the war vets who were lost. I would like to take this moment to honor all those brave men and women who have served our Country!

Shirley

On The Block :(

I was reading the Daily Mail UK online and they had an article about Jenna Lyons house up for sale. I have seen her home hosted in many magazines and this view is a new one I have never seen. I love everything about her home and it has been a great inspiration hence the black wall in my apartment. My favorite piece is her couch I have to have that couch it looks so cozy yet chic! It's also great to see her son's room with a grown up bed. Wow how time flies!

Man Cave!

I will be moving in with my boyfriend soon and I have been exploring man cave looks to find the happy medium where we can live in peace and harmony ;)  Here are some looks that I really like of course added with some feminine touches!! Amazing pics from A note on Design

Cheers
Shirley

Bits n Bob's

I'm an avid vintage shopper and love finding great deals :) Here are a few things I have collected over the past few months The large plate I purchased at the Mauer Park Market in Berlin and the small plate is from Junk on Driggs in Williamsburg I think they make a great pair. The blue and white creamer I also bought in Berlin at a vintage store while the geometric cut glass I found thrifting on 17th street in Manhattan they were all very cheap ranging from $1-$3 gotta love a bargin like that. 

I have been seeing these Coach turn lock bags around on fashionista's and I of course had to have one. I love the simplicity of the bag it is very understated. I found these two at a Vintage store in Williamsburg it's my favorite because I hate going into vintage stores when they mark stuff up to crazy prices when you know they got it in middle America for peanuts!! grrrrr needless to say I purchased both bags for a grand total of drum roll please $30!!!! Now that's what I'm talking about! When Michaela and I walked around to other vintage shops they were selling for $89 and not even in mint condition like my little beauties.

Cheers!

The look for Less :)

I was so enamoured by Shala's look that I had to give everyone a chance to try to rock it! I love channeling people and I'm channeling Shala has a nice ring to it. I have no idea where she got her skirt but I am reckoning that it was expensive!  Although I am taken with the mustard look I like to keep it real and realize that fashion is fickle and mustard is.....not going to last forever so thank G for Forever 21 because they offer a great mustard aka Marigold in my world.....sounds nicer ;) skirt for the uber affordable price of $19.80 and of course as I posted before Joe Fresh offers a great denim shirt for $29 and voila you have your look for less! I think I will pair it with a vintage motorcycle jacket since it is getting a little cooler.

Danke

Shirley

Looks to Love :)

Every season I get excited for a certain look color or feel. This season I love the long skirt especially a flowy skirt paired with a motorcycle jacket and rough boots it looks so devil may care! My best friend Paula always has great style and she has this fabulous over sized jacket that I secretly covet shhhhh :) The scarf and the coat look stylish yet warm with a bit of an eighties twist J'adore! Since we are on the topic of time lines aka circa lets say the 1990's hello mustard!!! So fresh Prince of Bel Air! Every time I see it I swear I will not fall for the look but lo and behold they have lured me in. God Bless Shala for making the look chic! I know I skipped the cozy sweater but it should speak for itself.... I know it's Isabel Marant she is my great designer crush I love love her clothes!

Photo Credits:  Altimira, Because I'm Addicted, Katie Armour the neotraditionalist

Fresh Direct!!!

Directly from Canada that is! I was so excited when I heard that Joe Fresh was making it's way over to the NYC, every thing is great and affordable the children's clothes are awesome! here are a few things that I am of course coveting..... there are no words for the love lust for the beautifully knit sweater  I heart in the worst way!!! It is most def on my Christmas list.


Happy Almost Halloween

Shirley

What I've Been up to!

Last month was a busy month Jakob came to visit, I had a little birthday soiree at my apartment and just running around with work. During that time I was trying to get my apartment in ship shape for the guests so Jakob and I finally took the ferry over to Ikea to get the super affordable Rast dresser and pimp it up! I had this vision of black and gold and here is my final result I have to say that we are quite chuffed with ourselves on our handiwork! I purchased the books from strand on the carts outside which ranged from 49 cents for black beauty and up to two dollars for Charles Dickens. I love the way the colors of the books work with the flower and fruit painting. I have to say this is one of my favorite spots in my house.....and not because it has the minibar :)

Danke, Cheers, etc
Shirley

Trophy Wife!

For the past few years I have been scouring the markets to find a vintage trophy to add to my home and this is the perfect one, I love how beautiful the flowers look. Sorry for the short posts been very busy but will show you my completed project that Jakob and I worked together on and some of my latest vintage finds soon :)

xShirley

image my paradissi

Milk Glass Lust!

I came across this image of milk glass on Pure Green Magazine a Canadian (yay!) magazine dedicated to all things green. It is beautifully laid out and makes me want to become greener. But what is even more exciting is the milk glass lining the shelf in the adorable little flower shop Coriander Girl which is in my hometown Toronto yay! yay! I had the small vase to the left but unfortunately the munchkin broke it :( but that's ok I am pretty sure I will be able to find it again.

Have a wonderful day!
Shirley

Germany Summer '11

Today I am doing a double post since I missed yesterday these are some of the pictures from my trip to Germany this summer the weather was a little iffy but when it was nice we had fun. My daughter and I visited the pool in Berlin that is on the river, went to Rugen for a nice getaway with Michaela and Jakob.....could not stop taking pictures of the cookie cutter beautiful houses there loved them! Touring around Berlin I found this cute bus that is a coffee shop by Jakob's office.  On the weekends we went to the Mauer Park flea market. I of course was in absolute heaven and after thrifting there was Karaoke which is a huge crowd pleaser. Before we left we spent the weekend in Bamberg visited a castle  and walked by the river enjoying their cute homes on the riverside. Hope you enjoy my pictures and have a wonderful day!